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Connections
The definition of yoga is "to connect," at it's basic level. Today I share how my weekend was full of connections, and important connections are to everyone...we need connections.
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Slow & Steady
We focus on the power of a slow & steady practice, and how that relates to life.
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Becoming Ecstatic, Stilled & Delighting in the Self
Today we focus on the idea that connecting to love can be done through being ecstatic, through being still, or in delighting in the self...or, all three at once.
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Gratitude
I'm feeling a need for gratitude today. Gratitude practice really does two things, at least for me. On the one hand it helps me be reminded that there are many, many things to be grateful for. It really seems limitless. On the other hand, it gives a reprieve from all the other things in life that...
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Be Yourself
I was reminded in talking to a friend yesterday how hard it is to see yourself, and how easy it is for others to see who you are. In yoga the invitation is to do your best be your self, and it's ok to ask for help in that quest.
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Loving Kindness
We'll practice a loving kindness meditation today, that is a great practice to feel more love for others as well as yourself.
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Awaken to Love
Today we awaken to the love that is always present inside...sometimes it may be hidden, but it's still there. :-)
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Slow and Steady
Today we enjoy going slow and steady.
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Preparation for Kayaking
Wednesday, 4.26.23 - We open in our legs, shoulder, do some twists and stay calm, as we prepare for kayaking.
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Opening The Hands and Feet
Monday, 4.24.23 - The other day we went out and gardened for half a day, and then the next day my hands and feet where really sore. I was thinking that it would have been great to do some stretching and strengthening beforehand. With that, here a class on the wrists, hands, ankles and feet that w...
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Open to the Senses
Wednesday, 4.19.23 - With the changing of the seasons to Spring heading to Summer, we will open our senses to all the input we are receiving from our world.
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Grounding In Yourself
Tuesday, 4.18.23 - Today, as we move into the Summer energy, we think about what we want to connect to in ourselves, or re-connect to in ourselves, that makes us feel grounded.
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Summer Potential
Monday, 4.17.23 - Today we think embrace the feeling of potential of the season.
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First, See The Good
Friday, 4.14.23 - I concept of "First, See the Good" is something that I try to live by. It helps to see the world in a more positive way. It's a good practice.
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Doing Your Scales
Thursday, 4.13.23 - A way to think about yoga is like musicians think about doing their scales. You should do them everyday, because it's good now, but it has lots of benefits later...just like yoga. :-)
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Return To The Mat
Wednesday, 4.12.23 - Today we enjoy returning to the mat, no matter how long we've been away.
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Savoring The Breath
Tuesday, 4.11.23 - In watching the passing of my mother-in-law, I was reminded of the real power of the breath, and why in yoga it is called the "life force." Today we'll delight in our breath.
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Re-Begin The Practice of Yoga
Monday, 4.10.23 - I have been away for these classes for a week, and I'm back. It reminds me of the sutra from Patanjali that says, "Now we begin the practice of yoga." It's a reminder than wherever you are, and whatever your experience, you can begin practicing yoga...or re-begin.
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Actions and Inactions
Tuesday, 3.28.23 - Both actions and inactions create a result of some kind.
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Be Yourself
Monday, 3.27.23 - A foundational aspect of yoga is to "be yourself," which is what we'll do in class today.
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Remembering the Breath
Friday, 3.24.23 - Today we remind ourselves of the amazing power of the breath to calm the mind and change how we see things.
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Open To Grace
Thursday, 3.23.23 - In yoga there is the idea of "grace," and when you open yourself up to it, the flow of life feels more natural and genuine. We'll work on this idea today.